At a Glance
An evening high school program serving working students across middle and high school grades in Bensonhurst
Working families with teens or adults who need evening schooling options; students who cannot attend traditional daytime programs due to work, family responsibilities, or other commitments; families prioritizing schedule flexibility over traditional academic metrics. This is NOT a typical neighborhood school — it's an alternative program that serves a specific population.
- Evening programming model serving grades 6-12 — rare in District 20
- Zero suspensions reported, suggesting a mature student population or alternative approach to conflict resolution
- Serves working students who may not fit traditional daytime schedules
- Grades 6-12 under one roof for families seeking continuity
- No academic proficiency data (ELA/Math) available for comparison — call school for curriculum details
- Limited survey data on family satisfaction and school climate
- Evening schedule may not suit all family rhythms or younger students
- Student body includes adults and working teens — inquire about class composition if this matters for your family
- Environmental health indicators (asthma rates, lead exposure) are elevated in this neighborhood
Based on 2024 data
School SummaryDistrict 20
Among District 20 peer schools, this program operates outside the standard comparison framework. Traditional K-8 and high schools in the area — like Christa McAuliffe (94/100) and P.S. 127 (82/100) — are daytime programs serving younger, more traditional student populations. This evening program fills a different niche, and direct comparison on metrics like proficiency or attendance would be misleading. Its value proposition is flexibility, not necessarily academic performance benchmarks.
Academic proficiency data is not publicly reported for this evening program, which is common for alternative schools serving working students. The school aligns with the district average class size of 25 students, suggesting comparable instructional capacity to traditional schools in the area. Without ELA or Math proficiency scores, parents should contact the school directly about curriculum standards and academic expectations.
The school reports zero suspensions, notably lower than the district average of 0.32%. This may reflect the evening program's different student population — typically working adults or teens with mature self-direction — rather than a disciplinary approach. Teacher instruction quality and parent satisfaction metrics are unavailable for this specific program, making it difficult to fully assess the day-to-day culture. Families considering this option should inquire directly about communication practices and student support systems.
Serving grades 6-12, this program draws students from across District 20's diverse population. Bensonhurst itself is predominantly working-class and middle-income, with a poverty rate of 17.4% and 31.3% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher. The neighborhood has a strong family orientation (89th percentile for family density) but relatively low stability (20th percentile), reflecting its dense urban character. The student body likely includes both traditional-age high school students and adult learners seeking diploma completion.
Bensonhurst offers a dense urban environment with strong community ties and family resources, though safety indicators are mixed. The neighborhood scores 40.61 on safety (below average) with a crime density of 1,564 and elevated asthma rates (104.4 per 10,000), suggesting some environmental health considerations. Transit access (45.98) is moderate, and family density is extremely high (89.27 percentile). The area is known for its local businesses, Italian restaurants, and community organizations. Families should note that stability is low (20th percentile), reflecting the neighborhood's transient apartment-living character.
The school is accessible by local bus routes; families typically walk or take public transit, as parking in Bensonhurst can be challenging. The evening schedule may actually benefit commuters, as traffic and congestion are reduced during nighttime hours
Discipline
NYSED Student & Educator Database
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is New Utrecht Evening Hs M/W a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for New Utrecht Evening Hs M/W yet on Motley. It's a public school serving grades 6 to 12 in Bensonhurst.
- What grades does New Utrecht Evening Hs M/W serve?
- New Utrecht Evening Hs M/W serves grades 6 to 12.
- Is New Utrecht Evening Hs M/W public, charter, or private?
- New Utrecht Evening Hs M/W is a public school in NYC Community School District 20.
- What neighborhood is New Utrecht Evening Hs M/W in?
- New Utrecht Evening Hs M/W is in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn.
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